Documents from Russia for CIS Countries
Legalization of Russian documents for CIS countries: Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Georgia. Apostille, translation, delivery. Since 2015.
Get ConsultationDocuments for CIS Countries — What You Need to Know
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remains a key destination for our clients. Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are popular countries for relocation, work, study, and business. Thousands of Russian-speaking citizens move to these countries every year, and all of them need documents from Russia properly prepared for use abroad.
The unique aspect of working with CIS countries lies in the different legalization regimes. Some countries have bilateral legal assistance agreements with Russia, which eliminates the need for apostille. Others require full processing through the Hague Convention. Understanding these nuances allows us to choose the optimal processing path for each client.
Since 2015, we have been helping clients with documents for all CIS countries. Our team knows the requirements of each state, works with translators in all regional languages, and delivers documents to any city in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
CIS Countries and Document Requirements
Requirements for legalization of Russian documents vary depending on the destination country. Below is current information for each CIS country indicating apostille requirements, translation needs, and processing specifics.
Kazakhstan
Apostille: NOT REQUIRED Legal Assistance Treaty in effect. Notarized translation into Kazakh required. Processing: 5–10 days. Delivery: 3–5 days.
More about documents for Kazakhstan — see below
Armenia
Apostille: NOT REQUIRED EAEU member, bilateral legal assistance agreement. Translation into Armenian required. Processing: 5–10 days. Delivery: 4–6 days.
Uzbekistan
Apostille: DEPENDS ON DOCUMENT Required for some documents. Translation into Uzbek/Russian. Processing: 5–15 days. Delivery: 4–7 days.
Kyrgyzstan
Apostille: NOT REQUIRED EAEU member, legal assistance agreement. Translation into Kyrgyz/Russian. Processing: 5–10 days. Delivery: 4–6 days.
Tajikistan
Apostille: NOT REQUIRED Bilateral legal assistance agreement with Russia. Translation into Tajik. Processing: 5–10 days. Delivery: 5–7 days.
Belarus
Apostille: NOT REQUIRED Union State, documents are mutually recognized. Translation usually not required. Processing: 3–7 days. Delivery: 2–4 days.
More about documents for Belarus — see below
Moldova
Apostille: REQUIRED Not an EAEU member, Hague Convention. Translation into Romanian. Processing: 7–15 days. Delivery: 4–6 days.
Turkmenistan
Apostille: REQUIRED No legal assistance agreement. Translation into Turkmen. Processing: 10–20 days. Delivery: 5–8 days.
Georgia
Apostille: REQUIRED Withdrew from CIS, Hague Convention. Translation into Georgian. Processing: 7–15 days. Delivery: 4–6 days.
Important: For EAEU countries (Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus), apostille is NOT required thanks to legal assistance agreements. This significantly simplifies and speeds up document processing, and reduces the cost of service.
What Documents Are Needed for CIS Countries
Depending on the purpose — work, study, residence permit, marriage, business — the list of documents varies. Below are the main categories of documents we process for CIS countries.
ZAGS Certificates
Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates are the most requested documents for CIS countries. Required for citizenship applications, marriage registration, and school enrollment for children. We obtain duplicate certificates from ZAGS offices throughout Russia based on a notarized power of attorney.
Police Clearance Certificates
A police clearance certificate is a mandatory document for employment, obtaining residence permits, and citizenship in CIS countries. We obtain the certificate from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and, if necessary, arrange an apostille.
Diplomas and Educational Certificates
Educational documents are required for employment, admission to educational institutions, and qualification verification. For most CIS countries, a notarized translation is sufficient; for some, a nostrification procedure is required.
Medical Certificates
Medical reports, doctor’s certificates, and test results are required for work permits, residence permit applications, and university admission. Translated into the language of the destination country.
Real Estate and Business Documents
Property extracts from the Unified State Register, incorporation documents, and certificates of ownership — for conducting business, purchasing real estate, and opening bank accounts in CIS countries.
Document Processing for CIS Countries — Step by Step
We handle the entire process — from obtaining the document in Russia to delivery to the destination country. Each step is controlled by our specialists.
1. Consultation — Contact us via WhatsApp or Telegram. Tell us which CIS country you need documents for and for what purpose. We will determine if apostille is needed, translation requirements, and provide exact cost and timeline.
2. Document Retrieval — If you don’t have the required documents, we will obtain them from Russian authorities — ZAGS, Ministry of Internal Affairs, court, university — based on a notarized power of attorney. The power of attorney can be issued at a Russian consulate or notary in your country.
3. Legalization (if required) — For countries requiring apostille (Moldova, Turkmenistan, Georgia), we will obtain it from the appropriate Russian authority. For EAEU countries, this step is skipped — documents are already ready for translation.
4. Translation and Certification — The document is translated into the official language of the destination country. Translation is certified by a notary in Russia or at the consulate. We work with professional translators in Kazakh, Armenian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Georgian, and Romanian.
5. Verification and Dispatch — We send you photos of completed documents for verification. After confirmation, documents are shipped by courier with tracking and insurance.
6. Delivery to CIS Country — Documents are delivered by international courier service (DHL, FedEx, Pony Express) to any city in the destination country. Delivery time: 3 to 7 business days depending on country and city.
Document Delivery to CIS Countries
We deliver documents to all CIS countries via reliable courier services. Each shipment is insured and has a tracking number for online monitoring.
Delivery Times by Country
| Country | Major Cities | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | Almaty, Astana | 3–5 business days |
| Armenia | Yerevan, Gyumri | 4–6 business days |
| Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Samarkand | 4–7 business days |
| Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek, Osh | 4–6 business days |
| Tajikistan | Dushanbe, Khujand | 5–7 business days |
| Belarus | Minsk, Brest | 2–4 business days |
| Moldova | Chisinau | 4–6 business days |
| Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 5–8 business days |
| Georgia | Tbilisi, Batumi | 4–6 business days |
Why Clients Choose Global Docs Pro
- Over 9 years of experience with documents for CIS countries
- We know each country’s requirements — no unnecessary work
- We work with translators for all CIS languages
- Direct connections with ZAGS, Ministry of Internal Affairs, courts throughout Russia
- Over 300 documents per month for clients worldwide
- Transparent pricing — full cost upfront
- Photos of completed documents before dispatch
- Insured delivery with tracking
- Support in Russian
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